RIP Contracting is a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years building experience and service the residential, rural and commercial sectors. With an increase in workload we are currently seeking experienced and motivated carpenters.
Reporting to the Construction Manager, working Monday to Friday with occasional and optional weekends, away work and over time involved, we are looking for motivated, reliable, punctual, and professional future employees.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- Review illustrations and specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements and ensure correct construction.
- Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
- Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
- Erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
- Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
- Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
- Cutting wood joints
- Tiling
- Concreting and formwork
- Erect steel framework for outdoor living areas
- Install and secure metal wall and roof cladding on steel framework for sheds
- Cut wall and roof sheets neatly and accurately for the fitment of components such as windows, roof vents and doors.
- Fit roof vents, windows, sliding and hinged doors
- Repair or replace damaged steel or sheetmetal products and components
- Measure and draw custom flashing designs when standard flashings are unable to be used.
- Safely use portable scaffold and or EWP’s when working above 2m.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace, and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of harnesses
- Digging footings and setting posts
- ·Other tasks as directed
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a carpenter
- Extensive knowledge of power and hand tools
- Capable of climbing ladders and manual handling
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent with completing basic to intermediate math equations
- Strong attention to detail
- Organised and able to meet deadlines
- Certificate III in carpentry
- General Construction Induction Course (White/Blue Card)
- Working at Heights (preferable)
- EWP (preferable)
How to Apply
We are interested in speaking with highly motivated, reliable individuals who can hit the ground running, with the energy and commitment required for this role. If this sounds like you, please send your Resume and Cover Letter by clicking the ‘Apply Now' button.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, therefore we thank all applicants in advance.
Only Australian or New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residency holders, and candidates with full – work rights in Australia should apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,000.00 – $81,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Carpentry: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
